Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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